Big Land Convention in Denver Gathers Trans-Miz People
Nearly 1000 representatives from trans-M Missouri states attend a public land policy convention at Broadway theatre Denver to press for federal action. James R. Garfield Gifford Pinchot F H Newell and R A Ballinger represent the government. Gov Buethel presides. Senator T S Carter of Montana named temporary chairman.
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Denver
trans-Missouri
Broadway
Roosevelt
James R. Garfield
Interior
Gifford Pinchot
Forestry Department
F. H. Newell
Reclamation Service
R. A. Ballinger
General Land Office
Bueth
Topons Canal Company Formed In Bannock County
The Topons Canal Company, Limited, an irrigation corporation, is formed in Bannock county with $60,000 capital. Class A stock of 40,000 shares and Class B stock of 20,000 shares are issued. Subscriptions include Edwin F. Kelly and others at $2000 each, with Heber C. Loveland at $1000. Residence of most subscribers is Bancroft. Loveland hails from Chesterfield. The firm will construct an irrigation system near Chesterfield.
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Topons Canal Company, Limited
Bannock County
County Recorder
Edwin F. Kelly
John T. Whitworth
Michael Whitworth
Francis Whitworth
Theodore Turner
Alvira Lanston
Walter J. Kelly
Elsia M. Petty
John E. Morris
Heber C. Loveland
Christ Jensen
Bancroft
Mr. Loveland
Chesterfield
Delegates Return From Knights of Pythias Grand Lodge
City Councilman E G Houde and Julius Thoebecke return from the Knights of Pythias grand lodge in Coeur dAlene City after a northern trip. The event featured an elaborate reception and the election of new officers including Grand chancellor John B E Aiken and Grand vice chancellor Sherman T. Bowen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. G. Houde
Julius Thoebecke
Pocatello
Grand Lodge
The
Knights of Pythias
Coeur d’Arene
Honde
Thoelecke
Boise
Coeur d'Alene
John BE. Aiken
Sherman T
E. E. Bowen
C. Wilkinson
H. 8. Simmons
James H. Hart
Exchequer
A. M. Post
A. T. Shane
George E. Martin
Sweet
Strike Seen Among Western Union and Postal Operators
Secretary Russell of the Commercial Telegraphers Union said after returning from New York that a strike of operators with Western Union and Postal companies is practically certain as all negotiations have broken down.
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Chicago
Russell
Commercial Telegraphers’ Union
New York
Western Union
Postal Companies
Land Fraud Verdict in Moscow Case Declares Guilty Counts
After thirty three hours of deliberation the jury found Kester Kettenbach and Dwyer guilty on two counts of land fraud conspiracy to defraud the government with others acquitted on three counts. The trial ends as United States District Attorney Buick returns from Moscow noting the government’s victory. Sentencing pending judge Dietrich ruling.
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Soise
Moscow
Javor Robinson
Kester
Kettenbach
Lewiston
Dwyer
Dietrich
United States
Buick
Borah
Cupid Busy In June As County Clerk Records Weddings
Records show June is wedding month with multiple licenses issued in the county. James Reagan 23 and Lillie Oakey 19, both of the city, wed. James Crum 26 of Pocatello with Anna Rohde 19 of Deweyville Utah, also licensed. Additional couples secured marriage permits with some to wed soon and others already married.
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Hlyde
James H. Reagan
Lillie Oakey
James Crum
Pocatello
Anna Rohde
Deweyville
Utah
Crum
Reagan
Hyde
Patrick H. Wyncherly
Mamie
Salt Lake
T. A. Johnston
Orchard Recalled at Boise in Sedition Trial
Harry Orchard was called again for impeachment and redirect during his Boise testimony. The state introduced letters from witnesses and Orchard, including a Nome Alaska letter, to show a conspiracy to mislead Mrs. Orchard about Orchard’s spring and summer whereabouts in 1905. Orchard testified that Haywood mentioned the Alaska tale and letters were delivered by Western Federation of Miners agents. The defense pressed re directs while noting Orchard’s threats to kill Steunenberg over Mine interests.
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Orchard
Haywood
Harry
Boise
Harry Orchard
Western Federation of Miners
Nome
Alaska
Marion Moore
Alasletter
Pocatello Hospital a Fine Institution
The Record praises Pocatello General Hospital as a new institution with skilled staff led by superintendent Mrs. N E Maines and nurse Miss Doss. It lauds Dr. Wright for surgical skill and Dr. Adams for medical practice, noting the hospital’s capable nursing and compassionate care after Hon A 8 Abbott’s successful appendicitis operation.
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Abbott
Lincoln County
The
Record
Rupert
Pocatello General Hospital
N. E. Maines
den Weight Cole
Wright
Pacific Coast
Adams
Witness for defense in Haywood case plans Boise testimony
E L McParland brother of detective James McParland and linked to a conspiracy to murder Idaho governor Steunenberg will testify for the defense in the Haywood case in Boise. McParland, a Cripple Creek strike rioter, was deported with union miners to Kansas during the Cripple Creek disturbances and has arranged via telegram from Clarence Darrow to travel to Boise immediately.
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Denver
Denver News
E. L. McParland
James McParland
Steunenberg
Idaho
Western Federation of Miners
Boise
Haywood
Cripple Creek
McParland
Kansas
Clarence Darrow
Prominent Pocatello Man Weds Miss Ellen McSweeney
Edward L. Holzheimer of Pocatello Idaho marries Ellen McSweeney in Saginaw Michigan. The ceremony at 9 am was performed by Rev N B Bradley at his home with only relatives and two attendants. The couple plans a westward trip visiting Denver Salt Lake City Los Angeles and San Francisco before settling in Pocatello.
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Ellen McSweeney
Edward L. Hizheimer
Pocatello
Idaho
N. 8
Denver
Salt Lake City
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Cal
Edward McSweene
West
Holzheimer
I. Holzheimer
Ogden of Boise Moves Highlighted by New Pocatello Hospital
The article notes the opening of a new hospital in Pocatello, reducing the need to travel to Boise for treatment. It discusses improved patient outcomes and modern facilities, implying a shift in regional medical access.
Five Men Die in Sinnemahon Powder Camp Blast
Williamsport news reports five men killed in a blast at the Sinnemahon ing powder camp. Fragments of bodies were found and the cause remains unknown as all workers in the building perished.
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Williamsport
Sinnemahoning
Pocatello Welcomes Omaha Trade Mission Letter
A letter from Omaha's Commercial Club praises Pocatello Idaho as a thriving city during an extended stop on the Great Northwest Trade Excursion. It notes friendly reception by forty local leaders and invites Omaha members to visit, promising Omaha headquarters there.
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Pocatello Commercial Club
Omaha
Commercial Club
Pocatello
Ida
Order of
Amoent
L. Yetter
Commercial Club of
Neb
J. H. Taylor
J. M. Guild
Train in the Ditch but Not a Soul Killed
Eastbound Big Four train No. 19 derailed near Columbus after hitting an open switch at 50 mph. No passengers died. several injured including Fireman Mahaffy, who jumped and was likely fatally hurt. Engineer mith uninjured. sleepers wrecked but no fire.
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Columbus
Nger
Big Four
Mahaffy
Oklahoma Democrats Rally to Ratify Primaries Nominations
Two thousand Democrats from Oklahoma and the territories gathered in Oklahoma City on June 18 to ratify the June 8 Democratic primaries and pass resolutions. C. N. Haskell was nominated for governor and T. P. Gore along with Robert were named to address the afternoon meeting.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
C. N. Haskell
T. P. Gore
Robert
Williamennings Bryan
Money for a big industry to be taken to Salt Lake
The Pocatello cement factory stock subscription will be sent to Salt Lake City tonight. Boosters must call on C. W. Gray at Bannock Abstract to sign up for as much as possible before 9 o'clock. An erev real estate dealer offers 40 acres for a site. Gray and Commercial club members push the effort for Gate City economic development.
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Pocatello
Alt Lake
C. W. Gray
Bannock Abstract Company
Gate City
Gray
Commercial Club
Grace Town Forms Water Works Corporation
A new corporation to install a water system for Grace on Bear River was formed by leading residents. The capital is 4000 dollars, with Grace Mercantile Company contributing 2845 dollars and numerous individuals providing the remainder. Directors or managers include John C. Greaves Jr. and others.
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Grace
Bear River
County Recorder
Grace Mercantile Company
John C. Greaves, Jr
James Christensen
H. Paulsen
John Allsop
Charles Medford
Fred Burton
Elias J. Stoddard
Thomas A. Peterburg
George Hamp
Lia Vendenakker
O. F. Olsen
R. G. Egbert
Mora Stoddard
A. Egbert
Eastern Stars Return From Lewiston Meeting
Mrs. E J Dolbeer returned home from Lewiston Idaho where she attended the grand chapter of the Order of Eastern Star. Mrs M O’Melveney of Pocatello was reelected grand secretary. Mr Dolbeer received a past grand matron jewel. Theodore Randall of Boise named grand matron for next year. Percy Jones of Blackfoot elected grand patron. The gathering was large and highly successful.
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E. J. Dolbeer
Lewiston
Idaho
Order of Eastern Star
Dolbeer
M. O’melveney
Pocatello
Theodore Randall
Boise
Percy Jones
Blackfoot
Mesdames Dolbeer
O’melveney
Emma Lane Wed to A Reed in Zion Ceremony
Word from Salt Lake reports Emma Lane of this city wed in Zion yesterday to A Reed a noted contractor. Reed now works on the canal project at Minidoka and may settle in Pocatello after completion of concrete work.
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Salt Lake
Emma Lane
Bertha Bell
Zion
A. Reed
Minidoka, Bei
Pocatello
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Ballinger
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Kester and
North Idaho
Sam
Cupid
W. A. Hyde
Pocatello Hospital
Rupert Record
L. Holzheimer
Michigan
Saginaw
Saginaw, Mich
Boquet
Omaha Commercial Club
Nebraska
Oklahoma
Democrats
Town OF
Strong Corporation
Live Little Burg
Eastern Stars
Minidoka
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